Bam Bam Lives – Friday Fictioneers

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I’m live from Allbuck County at the Friendly Bear’s Tavern where locals are butting heads tonight, literally, over their missing stuffed ram, affectionately known as “Bam Bam.”

You may recall Bam Bam made quite a stir as the beloved Bighorn Sheep who rammed his horns into moving vehicles, inflicting havoc in his wake. Those who knew him remember his antics only as playful.

“Whoever has Bam Bam is gonna pay in blood,” said a local man (tears streaming).

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Sherman displayed Bam Bam during Christmas when he could disguise him with a Santa hat.

“Hey, isn’t that…?”

“No, definitely not.”

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Thanks to the talented Rochelle Wisoff Fields for hosting the Friday Fictioneers and to Adam Ickes for the photo. I love this one. My first idea didn’t pan out. I came across the video (see below) and was immediately inspired.

Thank you, David. Can you imagine if Bam Bam were to come at you or your car! I would be really scared, but then look at the expression on his face? He’s so cute about it! I can see him getting his way whenever he feels like it.

Thanks, Karen. I’m glad the reporting style worked. It just kind of came to me, and it happens to be what I did last week as well. Hmm. I’ve been reading a lot of news, maybe it’s rubbing off. I have a feeling the Santa hat won’t work forever!

Sounds like the Santa hat isn’t the best disguise, someone’s going to twig for sure sooner or later.
This puts me in mind of college pranks, mascot-stealing and whatnot. I wonder if Sherman’s from a rival bar?

I think you’re on to something. Maybe bunny ears would be a better disguise? Ooh, I like this motive of the rival bar. I would just settle for Sherman being a devoted Bam Bam fan! I like your idea much better!

I’m surprised Bam Bam lasted as long as he did with all the damage. Of course once he was mounted the stories would be embellished and would provide countless hours of entertainment. No wonder they want him back.

He’s like a hero to them for crushing and damaging their cars. Silly ram. I’m kind of surprised with the footage, as if we would just let this ram damage his car, but how often does a ram like this come along? He’s so daring. He reminds me of the moose I used to see wandering through town in Estes Park in Colorado. The moose was right at home wandering through the streets. People just had to swerve a lot.

I could see this news item going viral on the Internet. Why not? You can perhaps see why the video inspired me to write a story. That sheep can’t get enough. I wonder how he died. I hope it wasn’t out of revenge.

According to his obituary (yes, he has an obit, and even a FB page) he died of old age. He was the last Big Horn in the park, too. They were taking donations to mount him for a display, so your news story could one day turn into a work of non-fiction.

Amy, There’s nothing much left to say. That was really funny. He became a real pet. I also liked your reporter voice. It works well for you as it was great in the weather report of the other story also. I enjoyed the film. I don’t know that I’d let a ram damage my car just to film it. Well written. 🙂 —Susan

Bam Bam was quite a sensation. He doesn’t really need my story, it appears. I’m glad the reporting came off well. It seems to be my thing lately. 🙂 I doubt that I would let a ram damage my car either. That’s so crazy! Thanks so much, Susan.